I chose a S&W Model 60 over something like an Airweight model because of the additional weight. It is my nightstand gun, but once I'm 21 I plan on carrying it, too. The weight helps with recoil and feels good in my hand. There's just something about it. I have picked up similar J frames that I didn't like for being too light or too heavy. I need something that won't fly out of my hand because of the recoil. I had that issue with a Kel-Tec PF9; it was too light and I couldn't hold on to it. It kicked like a mule!driver8 wrote:You prefered the heavier gun? May I ask why?
For my husband (mholcomb1988), the weight makes very little difference. He's a large guy and usually carries either a full frame semi-auto, a 6" revolver, or a D-Eagle with no problem either with concealing or with the weight.
I notice a lot of people who responded liked the Model 65. Coincidentally, there was a Model 65 sitting next to the one we purchased! My hubby picked it up and just didn't like it. Even if we had wanted it just to have one, once we checked out the price, it was a little overpriced for the condition.
Also, we just got back from shooting about 20 rounds through it (because we just had to try it out tonight!) and we both agree that it barely kicks at all, even with .357. Nice!
(tl;dr) Heavier guns mean you feel less recoil. My hubby already carries large and heavy guns for daily carry and has no problem. Plus, he just liked the way it felt. And it shoots GREAT!